The idea of studying abroad is exciting, thrilling, and adventurous. It’s also nerve-racking, costly, and overwhelming. Lucky for us, UHM has a wide variety of programs and resources to help us make the right choice! The first step is to research, research, research. Check out the UHM International Page for links to all things study abroad.
Some important questions to keep in mind are:
To quickly answer these questions, I recommend looking at the Study Abroad Center (SAC) site and the Manoa International Exchange (MIX) site, as well as, the Shidler Partner Schools page to find schools that you want to attend. Pay attention to the cost and the course equivalency pages to see if they fit for you. Once you have some options, schedule a visit with your advisor (Rikki Mitsunaga has a fully-booked schedule ALWAYS, so make an appointment with OSAS about a month in advance!). As previously mentioned, UHM has two study abroad programs to choose from - Study Abroad Center (SAC) and Manoa International Exchange (MIX). I have had the unique opportunity to apply to and experience both, and here are some differences: Study Abroad:
I chose to apply with MIX because I knew that I wanted to study in South Korea. Study Abroad Center primarily has programs in Europe, with the exception of Shanghai, whereas MIX has programs in Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Here are my biggest takeaways from applying to both:
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